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1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

Cavetown - Stay (Post Malone cover)
This is the tab for Cavetown's cover of Post Malone's stay. Cavetown uses a capo on the 6th fret.
Play along with this video to help with the strumming pattern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnmj2bCY5TI
CAPO 6TH FRET
Chords (relative to capo)
Fmaj7
 - xx3210
Cmaj7/G
 - 332000
Am
 - x02210
F
 - 133211
Fm
 - 133111
C/G
 - 332010
D7
 - xx0212
Chords (NO CAPO)
Bmaj7
 - xx9876
F#maj7/C#
 - x8866x
D#m
 - x68876
B
 - 799877
Bm
 - 799777
F#/C#
 - x44666
G#7
 - 464544
For the Fm Cavetown plays this a lot of the time:
e|--1--1------------|
B|--1-----1---------|
G|--1--------1------|
D|--3---------------|
A|--3---------------|
E|--1---------------|
(Tab)
e|---------------------------|
B|---------------------------|
G|---------------------------|
D|--------------0h2---0------|
A|------0----1------------0--|
E|-3-------------------------|
[Verse 1]
      Fmaj7                  Cmaj7/G              Am
It's true that all that you know is all that you are
                   (Tab)                   Fmaj7
You said that it's all that you want and more
                           Cmaj7/G
Fuck off and pour another drink
                       Am
And tell me what you think
                  (Tab)                     Fmaj7
You know that I'm too drunk to talk right now
                                  Cmaj7/G
You put your cigarette out on my face
          Am
So beautiful, please woman
[Pre-Chorus]
(Tab)                      F
Don't break your back for me
             Fm
I'll put you out of your misery
[Chorus]
C/G
Tell me that it's all okay (tell me that it's all okay)
          Am
I've been waitin' on this all damn day (waitin' on this all damn day)
D7
Call me in the mornin', tell me how last night went
     F              Fm
I'm here, but don't count on me to...
[Verse 2]
Fmaj7
Stay a little longer if you convince me
You tell me all the things that you have against me
Cmaj7/G
Every time we make up, the truth is faded
Am
Everybody's blind when the view's amazin'
(Tab)
Damn, who are we right now?
Fmaj7
Can we have a little conversation?
Figure it out with no intoxication
Cmaj7/G
We carry on, what is our motivation?
Am
We're never wrong, how the hell we gonna make it?
(Tab)
Maybe we're used to this
Fmaj7
     Tell me, what are we to do
It's like we only play to lose
Cmaj7/G
       Chasin' pain with an excuse
Am
  I love that shit and so do you
[Pre-Chorus]
    (Tab)                      F
But don't break your back for me
             Fm
I'll put you out of your misery
[Chorus]
C/G
Tell me that it's all okay (tell me that it's all okay)
          Am
I've been waitin' on this all damn day (waitin' on this all damn day)
D7
Call me in the mornin', tell me how last night went
     F              Fm
I'm here, but don't count on me to stay
[Instrumental]
Fmaj7Cmaj7/GAm
        (Tab)
F    Fm
[Chorus]
C/G
Tell me that it's all okay (tell me that it's all okay)
          Am
I've been waitin' on this all damn day (waitin' on this all damn day)
D7
Call me in the mornin', tell me how last night went
     F              Fm            Cmaj7/G
I'm here, but don't count on me to stay

Stay chords and lyrics

Free chords for Stay by cavetown. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Cavetown - Stay (Post Malone cover)
This is the tab for Cavetown's cover of Post Malone's stay. Cavetown uses a capo on the 6th fret.
Play along with this video to help with the strumming pattern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnmj2bCY5TI
CAPO 6TH FRET
Chords (relative to capo)
Fmaj7 - xx3210
Cmaj7/G - 332000
Am - x02210
F - 133211
Fm - 133111
C/G - 332010
D7 - xx0212
Chords (NO CAPO)
Bmaj7 - xx9876
F#maj7/C# - x8866x
D#m - x68876
B - 799877
Bm - 799777
F#/C# - x44666
G#7 - 464544
[Verse 1]
                   (Tab)                   Fmaj7
You said that it's all that you want and more
                  (Tab)                     Fmaj7
You know that I'm too drunk to talk right now
[Pre-Chorus]
(Tab)                      F
Don't break your back for me
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
You tell me all the things that you have against me
(Tab)
Damn, who are we right now?
Figure it out with no intoxication
(Tab)
Maybe we're used to this
It's like we only play to lose
[Pre-Chorus]
    (Tab)                      F
But don't break your back for me
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
Fmaj7    Cmaj7/G  Am  (Tab)
F    Fm
[Chorus]

Stay Chords by cavetown

Learn how to play Stay by cavetown with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stay chords”, “Stay guitar chords”, or “cavetown Stay chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Stay chords and for experienced players who want accurate Stay lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Fmaj7, Cmaj7/G, Am, F, Fm, C/G.

Frequently asked questions about Stay

How do I play "Stay" by cavetown on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Stay" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Stay" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Stay"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Stay" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Stay" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Stay" by cavetown with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by cavetown below.

What key is "Stay" in?

The chords for "Stay" show the original chord names (including Fmaj7, Cmaj7/G, Am, F, Fm, C/G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.